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The [[Folger Theatre|Folger Theatre]] performed their production of Maxwell Anderson's ''Elizabeth the Queen'' from March 22 to May 4, 2003. The production earned nominations for two [[Helen Hayes Awards]]: "Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production," for Scott Burgess, and "Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play," for Michael Learned.
[[Folger Theatre|Folger Theatre]] produced Maxwell Anderson's ''Elizabeth the Queen'', directed by Richard Clifford, from March 22 to May 4, 2003.  
 
[[File:2003 Elizabeth the Queen Folger 2.jpg|350px|left|frame|Michael Learned (Queen Elizabeth), ''Elizabeth the Queen'' by Maxwell Anderson, Folger Theatre, 2003. Directed by Richard Clifford. Carol Pratt.]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


[[File:2003 Elizabeth the Queen Folger 2.jpg|frame|Michael Learned (Queen Elizabeth), ''Elizabeth the Queen'' by Maxwell Anderson, Folger Theatre, 2003. Directed by Richard Clifford. Photo by Carol Pratt.|alt=|center]]


== The Production ==
The production earned nominations for two [[Helen Hayes Awards]]: "Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production," for Scott Burgess, and "Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play," for Michael Learned.


== The Production ==
Entertainment unions represented in Folger Theatre productions include The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, United Scenic Artists (**), and the Actors' Equity Association (*), which includes members of the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.
Entertainment unions represented in Folger Theatre productions include The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, United Scenic Artists (**), and the Actors' Equity Association (*), which includes members of the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.


=== Cast ===  
===Cast===  
''in order of appearance''
''in order of appearance''


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*Ralph Cosham*: Lord Burghley
*Ralph Cosham*: Lord Burghley
*Rick Foucheux*: The Fool
*Rick Foucheux*: The Fool
*Sam Elmore: Marvel  
*Sam Elmore: Marvel
*Michael Glenn: Courier
*Michael Glenn: Courier
*Sam Elmore: Captain of the Guards
*Sam Elmore: Captain of the Guards
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*Jessica Cerullo: Tressa
*Jessica Cerullo: Tressa


=== Creative team ===
===Creative team===


*Maxwell Anderson, Playwright
*Maxwell Anderson, Playwright
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*Brette Goldstein, Casting Director
*Brette Goldstein, Casting Director


=== Production team ===
===Production team===


*Shirley Serotsky & Holly Twyford, Assistant Directors
*Shirley Serotsky & Holly Twyford, Assistant Directors
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*Jenn Carlson, Bill Fecke, David Lockhart, & Shirley Serotsky, House Management
*Jenn Carlson, Bill Fecke, David Lockhart, & Shirley Serotsky, House Management


=== Folger Theatre ===
===Folger Theatre===


*Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer
*Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer

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Folger Theatre produced Maxwell Anderson's Elizabeth the Queen, directed by Richard Clifford, from March 22 to May 4, 2003.

Michael Learned (Queen Elizabeth), Elizabeth the Queen by Maxwell Anderson, Folger Theatre, 2003. Directed by Richard Clifford. Photo by Carol Pratt.

The Production

The production earned nominations for two Helen Hayes Awards: "Outstanding Sound Design, Resident Production," for Scott Burgess, and "Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Play," for Michael Learned.

Entertainment unions represented in Folger Theatre productions include The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, United Scenic Artists (**), and the Actors' Equity Association (*), which includes members of the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.

Cast

in order of appearance

  • Gary Sloan*: Sir Walter Raleigh
  • Ann Bowles: Penelope Gray
  • Elliot Dash*: Captain Armin
  • Jeremiah Wiggins*: Sir Robert Cecil
  • John Lescault*: Francis Bacon
  • Martin Kildare*: Lord Essex
  • Michael Learned*: Elizabeth
  • Ralph Cosham*: Lord Burghley
  • Rick Foucheux*: The Fool
  • Sam Elmore: Marvel
  • Michael Glenn: Courier
  • Sam Elmore: Captain of the Guards
  • Jason Lott: Herald
  • Sam McCready*: Burbafe
  • Tim Getman*: Hemmings
  • Michael Glenn: Poins
  • Jessica Cerullo: Tressa

Creative team

  • Maxwell Anderson, Playwright
  • Richard Clifford, Director
  • Tony Cisek**, Scenic Designer
  • Brenda Plakans**, Costume Designer
  • Dan Covey**, Lighting Designer
  • Scott Burgess**, Original Music and Sound Design
  • Ken Ludwig, Dramaturg
  • Marjie Hashmall*, Stage Manager
  • Linda S. Evans, Properties Designer
  • Brette Goldstein, Casting Director

Production team

  • Shirley Serotsky & Holly Twyford, Assistant Directors
  • Rachel Kaplan, Assistant Stage Manager
  • Dan Schraeder, Technical Director
  • Mike Daniels, Master Electrician
  • Laura Witkowski, Light Board Operator
  • Michael George, Sound Board Operator
  • Christie Kelly, Wigs and Makeup
  • Jessica Aliff, Wardrobe
  • Mark A.T.Y. Sanchez, Draper
  • Stell Pivnik, Stitcher
  • Deborah Nash, Milliner
  • Jennifer Peterson, Assistant Props Designer
  • Production Solutions, Set Construction
  • Jenn Carlson, Bill Fecke, David Lockhart, & Shirley Serotsky, House Management

Folger Theatre

  • Janet Alexander Griffin, Artistic Producer
  • Janet M. Clark, Theatre Operations Manager

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